What is the Lands Strategy?
The Lands Strategy is mandated by the Province and all Conservation Authorities (CAs) are required to complete their strategy by the end of 2024.
Guiding Principles of the Lands Strategy
The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority will:
- Protect life and property from flooding and erosion, and develop sustainability and resilience in the natural heritage assets within our conservation lands,
- Develop and nurture relationships with all who seek to connect with the lands and water,
- Offer visitors to our public spaces a wide range of recreational opportunities, health benefits, and tourism options, and
- Inspire future generations through educational experiences at our conservation areas.
The full Lands Strategy document (draft) is available under the "Document Library" heading on the right of your screen.
Now it's your turn! What do you think of the UTRCA’s guiding principles, goals, and objectives for UTRCA owned or managed lands, which include conservation areas as well as other categories of lands?
Your feedback is important and will be incorporated into the final draft of the Lands Strategy which will be available online this fall.
Are there potential areas for greater collaboration with your municipality and UTRCA?
Did you know?
The UTRCA owns/manages approx. 6,000 hectares of land and water, largely within the 3 large conservation areas, wetlands, floodplains and other natural areas.
Fanshawe, Wildwood and Pittock Conservation Areas (CAs) are visited by over a half million people per year.
There are approximately 20 recreation clubs (e.g., sailing, soccer, biking, Kinsmen) that rent land from the UTRCA, primarily within the large multi-use CAs.
Contact Us
Have more input abut the draft strategy? Have questions or want to learn more? Contact us below:
| Name | Brandon Williamson |
|---|---|
| Phone | 519-451-2800 |
| williamsonb@thamesriver.on.ca |
